About songShine®

An Artistic Collective

songShine® is more than a brand; it is a movement. We are a creative collective grounded in the belief of positively impacting our community and sharing the spirit of collaboration with future generations. Our members strive to promote communication and deeper understanding throughout the artistic world.

A Beacon of Hope

In a complex world, songShine® serves as a beacon of hope. We are an assembled community of creators striving to promote expression and understanding through various mediums—including art, music, and video content.

Valuing Self-Expression

The songShine® community values authentic self-expression. We use our various platforms to demonstrate that it is okay to be yourself. We encourage everyone to embrace their unique identity and uplift one another, building a culture of unity.

Supporting Creators

Our creators advocate for a safe and welcoming environment for everyone to thrive, regardless of background or culture. We guide aspiring artists toward creating a more supportive community in arts, music, and video, ensuring acceptance and belonging guide our work daily.

Meet the Founder: vOz

Detroit Roots & Musical Origins

Born in 1953 and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, vOz’s introduction to the creative world began with violin lessons. While the violin would not become his primary instrument, these early lessons provided the basic rudiments of music theory and ignited a lifelong passion. By junior high, vOz had picked up the bass guitar, eventually joining the rock trio “Katmandu” in high school and performing throughout his college years at Eastern Michigan University, where he studied music and history.

The Journey to Mississippi

After graduation, vOz moved to Mississippi to join his father and brother in the family business, the renowned Vanelli’s Bistro. Though he stepped back from performing in bands, his creative spirit never waned. vOz continued to write music, poems, essays, short stories, and screenplays, remaining a lifelong learner and avid art enthusiast.

Meet the Founder: vOz

Detroit Roots & Musical Origins

The Journey to Mississippi

The Birth of Songshine LLC

In 1997, vOz founded Songshine LLC as a platform for his diverse creative endeavors. As the world transitioned from analog to digital in 2005, Songshine Entertainment was born. It has since grown into a multifaceted music publishing, recording, animation, game development, and film studio located in Tupelo, MS.

Collaboration & Current Projects

Today, vOz continues to write and produce music, screenplays, and animation projects. True to the collective’s mission, he collaborates with a talented roster of artists, including: